Release: January 19th, 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Forever
Source: HFVirtual Book Tours
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Based on the true story behind a landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision, K.D. Alden’s debut is a rich and moving story of one woman’s courage and determination to get her child back when all odds are stacked against her.
Virginia, 1927: All Ruth Ann Riley wants is a chance to have a family. But because she was poor and unwed when she became pregnant, she was sent to an institution, and her child was given to another woman. Ruth Ann can’t stand the thought of never seeing little Annabel’s face again, never snuggling up to her warmth or watching her blue eyes crinkle with laughter. And now they want to take away her right to have any other babies? She is not going to let that happen.
All the rich and fancy folks may call her feebleminded, but Ruth Ann is smarter than any of them have bargained for. Because no matter how high the odds are against her, she will overcome the scandals in her past and get her child back. She never expects her battle will go to the U.S. Supreme Court, or that she’d find unexpected friendships . . . and even the possibility of love along the way.
About the Author:
K.D. Alden is the pseudonym of an award-winning author who has written more than twenty novels in various genres. Also, she has been the Maggie Award recipient, the Book Buyer’s Best Award, and an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award. A Mother’s Promise is her first historical novel.
K.D. is a graduate of Smith College, grew up in Austin, Texas, and resides in South Florida with her husband and two rescued greyhounds.
A Mother’s Promise Review:
“A Mother’s Promise” is such a beautiful and emotional novel to read inspired by real events.
I have never heard of Buck vs. Bell until I read this story. I appreciate the author for opening my eyes to this and was shocked to learn that it still exists. Also, I admire the author for realistically telling the story that coincides with what might have happened in reality.
Ruth Ann is a beautiful protagonist who is a victim of horrible circumstances. While she tries her best to fight the system, unfortunately, she does not have much power. You root for her throughout the story because she is smart, patient, and willing to trust people. I can only imagine what Carrie Buck would have gone through in reality.
I loved how the author wrote Ruth Ann and Clarence. Clarence is a charming character with who you would immediately fall in love. He treats everything with kindness, even though life has been cruel to him. I loved the scenes where Ruth Ann teaches him to read. Similarly, Sheila, Glory, and even sweet Ruby, the supporting characters, all added well to the plot. Likewise, Block and Dr. Price are characters you despise, and the author wrote them all very creatively.
Also, the author has a beautiful style of writing the story. It is simple and easy to follow, and there is never a dull moment. I loved the scenes where Sheila charges at Mother Jenkins or the way Ruth Ann and Glory bond over missing their children. The author makes you fall in love with the main characters and makes you ponder over the system’s injustice after finishing the book.
Overall, “A Mother’s Promise” is a beautiful tale that I recommend everyone to read!
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